Major and Minor
Explore Life at a Different Level
Biochemistry is driving the discoveries that change our world. As a biochemistry major, you will learn about the latest advances in biotechnology, medicine, and beyond. You will gain skills and knowledge that will guide you to a meaningful and rewarding career.
Biochemistry Major
Biochemistry majors learn to think and work at the atomic, molecular, and cellular levels. There are whole universes to explore when you zoom in to a new scale of life. You can specialize your study with focus options in Research & Biotechnology, Pre-Medicine, or Biophysics. We will give you the tools to investigate life’s fundamental processes and tackle questions that drive advances in science, health, and technology.
Biochemistry Minor
If you've already declared a major and are looking to supplement it with biochemistry and biophysics courses, BBMB offers a minor in Biochemistry, administered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Your Launch into Undergraduate Research
From your first year to graduation, we encourage you to participate in meaningful, hands-on research that connects classroom learning to real-world discovery. You will develop critical thinking skills, contribute to expanding the frontiers of human knowledge, and stand out as an applicant for jobs or post-graduate programs. We will support you in sharing your work at local and national conferences.
Take the next step
"[My undergraduate research project in the Sashital lab] may potentially revolutionize health care and offer new ways to combat bacterial infections through phage therapy."
— Sharon, ‘27 Biochemistry
(photo above at a 2025 poster presentation)